I think it would probably drop in pull weight as you use it... Sounds like you got a gun you really like there! Congrats! If the pull weight doesn't lighten up any definitely contact TC... THEY WILL take care of you!

As for the other wetblankets... way to bust on a guy just for being excited about his new ML. He didn't come on here and ask if he should have bought or even if he should buy it. He came here to share his excitement! I have never jumped on a guy for buying a CVA after he bought it... because he will know soon enough what he has, good or bad. But if a guy asks ahead of time I will tell him there are better ML's out there and American made to boot!

I can tell you this... I would rather spend the extra money for a Pro Hunter than lose $140 on a CVA...

Of course my ML's also reflect what I believe... a Savage 10MLII and 3 Whites (Super 91, Model 98 Elite Hunter, and a Lightning - my daughter's ML), all have rifle grade barrels.